This Christian community is rooted in peacemaking, simple living and service to others throughout the world. We believe that Jesus calls his followers to love their enemies, regardless of national or ideological borders. Mennonites believe they are called to work for peace, justice and reconciliation on every stage — from worldwide to interpersonal relationships. At a Mennonite college, you will hear calls to spread messages of hope for the poor, suffering and oppressed, whether locally or across the world.

What does it mean to attend a Mennonite college?

At Goshen College, our Mennonite heritage calls us to embrace diversity, encourage learning about others and call for peaceful resolutions to our problems. Majors and minors like peace, justice and conflict studies, environmental studies, American Sign Language Interpreting, Anabaptist-Mennonite studies, music in worship, environmental justice, teaching English to speakers of other languages, youth ministry and the Study-Service Term abroad, where students live, learn and work with residents of other nations, help the college live out its Mennonite mission and its school motto of “Culture for Service.”

Attending a Mennonite school means surrounding yourself with people who believe in discipleship — a life consistent with Christ's teachings and call — and are committed to living together in a community that shares life with one another. At Goshen College, community living is found in residence hall and small group housing life; colloquium classes that provide support and friendships during the first term of your first year; first-name relationships between professors and students; chapels, convocations and smaller Bible study groups; and decision-making and judicial processes that involve accountability and listening to multiple voices.

Mennonites: similarities and differences

Those unfamiliar with the Mennonite Church may associate the word "Mennonite" with images of plain clothes, bonnets, buggies and long beards. While many people confuse Mennonites with their historical brethren, the Amish, most Mennonites are indistinguishable from the broader society in appearance and use of technology.




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